The King Of Heaven
In the story of creation written by P-author God separates water from the land, and creates a dome. People and all living beings are situated under the dome and God is over it. So he separates himself from his creations. Such image seems to be not very positive for ordinary people. We can’t feel safe, if we think we are separated from God. The most positive understanding of the God’s nature is seeing him as the Source of being. When God is not in person that he created, but is over us, we begin to fear him and his judgment. This model of understanding of God leads to the division of the universe into 3 tiers: heaven, earth and Sheol. Such model is very beneficial for priests. If people felt that God is in them, they would not need priests to connect them with God. But most people fear to go to Hell (or Sheol) after their death and think that priests will help them to please God. Priestly author views God as a King, who lives in the Heavens and that the Universe is divided into 3......
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